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Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of blueberries and lemon with this luscious Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake. Moist layers of lemon-infused cake studded with fresh blueberries, all topped with a tangy lemon buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups
  • Baking powder: 2 1/2 teaspoons
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup
  • Granulated sugar: 2 cups
  • Large eggs: 4
  • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Buttermilk: 1 cup
  • Fresh blueberries: 1 1/2 cups

For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting:

  • Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup
  • Powdered sugar: 4 cups
  • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
  • Milk: 2-3 tablespoons (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Flavor: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries with a spatula.
  7. Bake Cakes: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Make Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth, adding milk as needed for desired consistency.
  10. Assemble Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second layer. Place the third layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Chill: Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving to set the frosting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/blueberry-lemon-layer-cake-recipe/